Sunday, October 26, 2014

Body By Derby: Hard Knox Roller girls

Body By Derby is a figure study of active derby athletes to show the different body types of active skaters and the physical effects derby has on the players. This entry features skaters from Hard Knox Roller Girls. More pictures can be found at Cory's website. Get future updates on Facebook by following The Rollergirl Project.

I've ran 2 full marathons over the past year. i weight train 2-3 times a week and run 3-5 times a week.

Diet

I try to focus more on healthy portion size than any specific diet (those don't seem to work for me). And LOTS of water daily.

Laps in 5 minutes

27 in 4:15

Previous Athletic Experience

Ballet, gymnastics, diving, softball and color guard and run marathons

Name

Evergreen Jean

Age

22

Children

None

Height

5' 6”

Weight

140 lbs

Weight before derby

130 lbs

Started

July 2012

Key Position

Jammer

Practice time per week

6 hours

Other Workout

Running, swimming, mountain biking, weight training.

Diet

Vegetarian

Laps in 5 minutes

31.5 laps in 5 mins

Previous Athletic Experience

Soccer, track, swimming, snowboarding

Name

Snow Fright

Age

31

Children

None

Height

5' 3"

Weight

135 lbs

Weight before derby

125 lbs

Started

2013

Key Position

Jammer

Practice time per week

8 hours

Other Workout

Cardio, weights

Diet

None

Laps in 5 minutes

27 laps in 4:34

Previous Athletic Experience

I pretty much played all sports growing up, with a focus on basketball.

Name

Skidd Rock

Age

45

Children

None

Height

5' 2"

Weight

126

Weight before derby

123

Started

September 2011

Key Position

Jammer, Offensive & Defensive Blocker

Practice time per week

5 hours

Other Workout

Yoga

Diet

None

Laps in 5 minutes

27 laps in 4:35

Previous Athletic Experience

Basketball and volleyball

Name

Stormageddon

Age

29

Children

Leighla is 2 and I am 37 weeks pregnant with #2

Height

4' 11"

Weight

37-weeks pregnant: 182

Weight before derby

Pre-derby: 180 Pre-Pregnancy: 140

Started

March 2011

Key Position

Jammer, Offensive & Defensive Blocker

Practice time per week

5 to 6 hours on skates, 6 to 7 hours off

Other Workout

When I'm not pregnant, I love running and weight lifting

Diet

Nothing too special. Mostly low-fat and high fiber

Laps in 5 minutes

25 laps in 4:06

Previous Athletic Experience

None before roller derby

Name

E 3PO

Age

31

Children

1 - 13 years old

Height

5' 2"

Weight

126 lbs

Weight before derby

135 lbs

Started

2011

Key Position

Offensive & Defensive Blocker

Practice time per week

5 to 7 hours

Other Workout

Cardio, weights

Diet

Mostly Paleo

Laps in 5 minutes

27 laps in 4:38

Previous Athletic Experience

Cheer, gymnastics and track

Name

Big Ugly Bang

Age

25

Children

None

Height

5' 6"

Weight

145 lbs

Weight before derby

145 lbs

Started

Late 2011

Key Position

Jammer & Defensive Blocker

Practice time per week

5 hours

Other Workout

Cardio - running mostly, some strength training

Diet

Vegetarian diet - I try to be conscious to eat plenty of protein

Laps in 5 minutes

33.5 laps in 5 minutes

Previous Athletic Experience

None outside of picking flower in the outfield during 1st grade softball

Name

Bellona Bash'em / Box'em Bella

Age

39

Children

4 boys ages-21,18,14,13

Height

5' 3"

Weight

168 lbs

Weight before derby

150 lbs

Started

Sept 13, 2010

Key Position

Offensive & Defensive Blocker

Practice time per week

20 hours

Other Workout

Weights, walking, yoga, and general gym

Diet

Gluten free, organic foods, no fast food, and no eating it out more than twice a month

Laps in 5 minutes

27 laps in 4:13

32 laps in 5 minutes

Previous Athletic Experience

Played teeball, volleyball, swimming and was a Soccer Mom for 18 years, Played tuba in Marching band, US Army for 4 years, Rock Climbing, Rescue and Master Scuba diver, white water rafting, cycling, figure roller skating and ice skating

Name

Unsweet T

Age

47

Children

2 step daughters

Height

5' 4"

Weight

124 lbs of muscle!

Weight before derby

115 lbs

Started

2008

Key Position

Jammer, Offensive & Defensive Blocker

Practice time per week

5 hours

Other Workout

I work out 6 days a week. I lift weights and jump rope at the gym 4 days a week and practice with the team on Wednesdays and Sundays. When we have Saturday home games, then I work out 7 days a week!

Diet

I'm a pescatarian so my diet includes fish but no other meat. For the most part, I try to eat pretty healthy but I can't deny that I love chocolate chip cookies and brownies. Naughty!

Laps in 5 minutes

unsure. I skated 27 laps this year but it wasn't my best time. I'll need to skate them again to improve.

Previous Athletic Experience

I did run track back in the day and was a cheerleader for a bit. I have always enjoyed playing outside, hiking, biking, etc. but derby is what turned me into a very proud and strong athlete!

Name

Space Riot

Age

32

Children

None

Height

5' 8"

Weight

155 lbs

Weight before derby

150 lbs

Started

2010

Key Position

Jammer & Defensive Blocker

Practice time per week

4.5 to 6 hrs

Other Workout

Running, yoga, hiking, biking, swimming

Diet

I try to eat as healthy as possible: lots of fruits and veggies, whole grains, lean protein, and I try to limit sweets and fried foods.

Laps in 5 minutes

31 laps in 5 min

Previous Athletic Experience

Gymnastics, softball, basketball, volleyball, skateboarding

Name

Wicked Wench

Age

37

Children

2 boys, 13 and 11

Height

5' 3"

Weight

140 lbs

Weight before derby

146 lbs

Started

January 2014

Key Position

Jammer, Offensive & Defensive Blocker

Practice time per week

10 to 12 hours

Other Workout

I don't have an official routine, but I love yoga and Zumba! We try to skate outside once a week as well.

Diet

No, but I am a Type 1.5 Diabetic. I try to keep the sugar to a minimum, but don't drive myself crazy about it.